Barbell Front Step Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Front Step-Up with Barbell
How to: Barbell Front Step Up
- Start with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Step onto a stable platform or box with one foot, pressing through your heel.
- Bring your other foot up to meet the one on the platform, standing tall.
- Step back down with the same foot that stepped up, followed by the other foot.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the front knee cave in during the step.
- Using too much weight and compromising form.
- Not stepping high enough, reducing the range of motion.
Modifications
- Use a lower step to reduce difficulty.
- Perform without weights for more stability.
Tips
- Keep your front knee aligned over your ankle.
- Use a barbell that is not too heavy to maintain balance.
- Focus on engaging your glutes as you push through your front heel.
Barbell Front Step Up Alternatives
Tags
thighs
glute
strength
stability
lower body
barbell